This study evaluates several aspects related to capstone projects in a computer science degree: level of advisor involvement, type of student, and type of project. We consider the points of view of students, advisors, and evaluation committees. Students claimed the level of advisor involvement to be significantly greater than that perceived by the advisors themselves. Regarding students skills, we found no significant differences between the opinions of advisors and students. And lastly, students have a significantly better opinion about their projects than advisors do.
This study presents a tool for students and professors (advisors) to assist in the management and development of Capstone Projects (CP) in Computer Science Engineering. The tool emphasizes planning and monitoring tasks in particular, by providing information on other CPs of a given profile, as well as support for document management (deliverables, meeting minutes, etc.). It also offers a learning community with a social network built in to alleviate the sense of isolation experienced by some students during the project. And furthermore, this tool informs students of their peers´ progress and facilitates contact between students and faculty developing projects of a similar profile.
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